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I found this recipe about 5 years ago and have been making it for family gatherings ever since. The coffee-flavored frosting complements the moist banana cake Potluck Banana Cake Yield: 12-15 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream COFFEE FROSTING: 1/3 cup butter, softened 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Directions: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. C...

Need a quick dessert? Try these yummy cookie bites. For a pretty look, use an icing bag to pipe the filling into the cups, then top each with mini M&M's. Cream Cheese Cookie Cups MAKES: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar Directions: Cut cookie dough in half (save one portion for another use). With floured hands, press about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of 12 ungreased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, reshape the puffed cookie cups. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spoon into cookie cups. Store in the refrigerator.

This Flan Cake (Flan Imposible) is a unique alternative for family and friends entertaining. You'll love the layered look and flavors of this inverted cake. Flan Cake Ingredients:     Nonstick cooking spray     1 cup granulated sugar     8 large egg yolks     1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk     1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk     1 package (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mix Directions: PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Move oven rack to lowest position. Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place a roasting pan half filled with water in the oven. HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved and caramel colored. Quickly pour onto bottom of prepared Bundt pan; swirl around bottom to coat. MIX egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk in large bowl...

These are very moist, and so far I haven't found anyone who doesn't love them! Paul's Pumpkin Bars Makes 2 dozen Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined. Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting. To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners...

This is one of my favorite "fancy" cakes for special occasions. Perfect for spring and summer as it is so light and fresh tasting. Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting 12 servings Ingredients: Frosting:     2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature     1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature     4 cups powdered sugar     1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam     3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Cake:     3 cups cake flour     3/4 tsp salt     1/2 tsp baking powder     1/2 tsp baking soda     3 cups sugar     1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature     7 large eggs     2 tablespoons vanilla extract     1 cup sour cream     6 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam     2 1/4 pounds strawberries, hulled, sliced...

This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it!" Chantal's New York Cheesecake makes 1 9-inch springform pan   Ingredients: 15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevent...

A good choice if the school or church asks you to bring dessert. Kind of like Dutch apple pie.. Apple Slab Pie makes 1 - 10x15 inch pie Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 egg yolks, beaten 4 tablespoons water 8 apples - peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a large bowl, combine flour sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix egg yolk and water together and mix into flour until it forms a ball. Roll out to fit the bottom of a 10x15 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour, sugar and cinnamon. Pour filling into pie crust and do...

A friend of mine requested a light whipped cream mousse-like frosting for her Mother's Day cake. This is what I came up with. If you are looking for a white frosting use clear vanilla and white chocolate pudding. It does require refrigeration..,, Whipped Cream Mousse Frosting Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed Directions: Beat the whipping cream, instant pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract together with an electric hand mixer in a large bowl until soft peaks start to form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the mixture will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold the whipped topping into the whipping cream mixture to evenly mix. Refrigerate until ready to use.

These sweet little breakfast pastries are not only easy to make, but they're the perfect blend of buttery pastry dough, tart cherries and sweet, creamy glaze. Enjoy! Recipe >> Easy Cherry Turnovers @ lemon-sugar.com

I've made this many times and am always asked for the recipe!! I use one box of cheesecake instant pudding and one box of french vanilla, mixed together. Make sure you put the final layer of graham crackers on top (between the last layer of pudding and the chocolate layer) - last time I got lazy and tried to pour the chocolate (warmed canned frosting) on top of a pudding layer - impossible to spread! haha This stuff is fantastic, though - and I'll have to try the homemade chocolate part! Recipe >> No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert @ thekitchenismyplayground.com

I have made this chocolate cake. It turned out great. I find that it is a cross between browney and chocolate cake. That is what I like about this cake. I have made this chocolate cake several time. Sometimes I called it a chocolate cake (when I want to cut it up in three layers and fill it up with either mousse or butter cream) and sometimes I called it browney, when I want to serve it just the way it is. Cutting it in squares and dusting cocoa powder over it. This recipe makes enough mousse for about eight 2″-diameter cakes, give or take, depending on the size of your molds. Make sure you have enough freezer space available to accommodate a sheet pan with ring molds. The whole recipe must be made at least 6 hours before you plan to serve because the mousse needs a chance to set up, but if you like, you can make each step of this recipe on different days to break up the labor, and just keep it in the freezer until serving day. There will be plenty of cake and chocolate sauce left, whi...

I love chocolate, but I also love desserts like this one. Lemon curd and raspberries sound delicious! My mom and I worked together to make a delicious treat to grandparents’ house to share with the family. I chose this dessert because I wanted to make something fresh and fruity. It’s a danish-like dessert with a lightly lemony cheesecake filling topped with raspberries and raspberry jam. Recipe >> Rustic Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Tart @ Susi's Kochen Und Backen Adventures

I just made these to take to a potluck lunch and I’m afraid there aren’t going to be any left for me to take in a moment! They are addicting! I brushed them with butter and skipped the cheese sauce, but I’m sure it’s yummy too!.. So this recipe isn’t any big secret; in fact, it’s probably the most widely adored one out there but if you haven’t made it yet, you need to get.on.it Recipe >> Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites @ twopeasandtheirpod.com

These are fabulous! Switched it up a bit and filled the cones with very frozen ice cream before finishing them quickly. Stored in the fridge one by one as they were done. Served in an ice cream sundae boat surrounded with cherries and blueberries. Kids went crazy for them.. Recipe >> Christmas Tree Cupcakes @ justataste.com

I just made these for part of a care package a bunch of moms make for our boys. Just a note…I was having a bit of a sticky issue when making the balls, but if anyone else has a problem you can just solve it by using some powdered sugar on your hands…like dipping your cookie cutters in flour…same effect. I know the boys will love these! Recipe >> Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe @ momfabulous.com

Golden Corral Rolls Yields 24 rolls Ingredients:     1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (reg size)     1⁄4 cup water, very warm     1⁄3 cup sugar     1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine     1 teaspoon salt     1 cup milk, scalding hot     1 egg, lightly beaten     4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted     2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, for brushing rolls, melted Directions:     Sprinkle the yeast over very warm water in a large bowl. (Very warm water should feel comfortably warm when dropped on wrist or between 105-110°F on a candy thermometer) Stir until yeast dissolves.     Add sugar, the 1/4 cup butter or margarine and salt to hot milk and stir until the sugar dissolves and butter or margarine is melted. Cool mixture to 105-115°F.     Add milk mixture to yeast, then beat in egg. Beat in...

Classic Carrot Cake with hints of cinnamon and clove made super moist by pineapple as a secret ingredient.  Carrot Cake is fast becoming the most requested cake for wedding cakes because of it's tasty universal appeal.  And with Carrots as the main ingredient you could even say it is healthy.  Well, almost.  When you ice it with my amazing Cream Cheese Icing you will have an incredible combination of flavors that are both classic and proof you are Cooking The Amazing. Classic Carrot Cake Ingredients:  2 c   All Purpose Flour 1 1/2 c   Sugar 1/4 c   Brown Sugar, packed (dark or light) 1  1/2 t   Baking Soda 1 t   Baking Powder 1 t  Salt 4 t  Cinnamon 1/4 t  Nutmeg 1/8 t  Ground Cloves 1/4 t  Ground Ginger 2 c  Finely Grated Peeled Carrot, packed 1 c  Coconut Flakes, sweetened 1 c  Raisins (Optional) 1 can 8 oz  Crushed Pineapple, drained     ...

Vanilla Slice Ingredients-:     3 packets (9g each) vanilla sugar     8 oz whipping cream + 1 stabilizer     150 g / 5 ¼ oz corn starch     2 sheets of puff pastry     8 egg yolks     200 g / 7 oz sugar     1,5 l / 6 1/3 cups milk Directions: Let the puff pastry sheets thaw, the roll them out on a lightly floured surface, and bake according to directions on a jelly roll pan. Let them cool, and then cut out the shape according to the size of the square pan you will use. I used 9 inch x 13 inch. Once you cut them to the shape of the pan, cut one sheet into squares (I made 12); that will be the top of the cake. For Cream: Mix egg yolks with sugar, until frothy. Add a cup of milk (out of the 6 1/3 cups), and corn starch, and mix well. Set the reminder of milk with vanilla sugar added, to boil, and when it comes to a boil, slowly mix in the yolk mixture, and stir constantly for a minute. ...

I made this dip for my son’s birthday party this weekend. I made 1 vanilla and 1 chocolate. I should have thought the chocolate through, using plain yogurt, 2 pudding packets would have made the taste better. but even as it was it was delish!! I will definitely make it again!! Recipe >>  The Best Fruit Dip Ever @ layersofhappiness.com

Hawaiian Cheese Cake Bars Serves: should make 12-16 pieces depending on how large you slice your bars Ingredients: 2 c flour 1 c sugar 1 c butter, room temperature THE FILLING: 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature 4 Tbsp milk 4 Tbsp sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 16 oz crushed pineapple, drained 2 c flaked coconut 2 Tbsp butter, melted Directions: 1. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter. Pat mixture into ungreased 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350 oven for 14-19 minutes. Cool slightly. 2. Mix together cream cheese, 4 TBS sugar, milk and eggs. Fold in vanilla, and drained pineapple. Spread over baked crust. 3. Combine coconut and 2 TBS melted butter. Sprinkle over pineapple layer filling. Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes.

These are incredibly delicious, especially the glaze topping. I think next I might try the glaze with a lighter British fairy cake mixture instead of the American poundcake, which is denser than I'm used to in a bun. The only thing I did different was I added a few drops of Almond extract to the glaze. They were sooo good! Recipe >> Brown sugar poundcakes with brown butter icing @ kitchentrialanderror.blogspot.com

Pineapple, warm butter, gooey brown sugar and cherries are the delicious flavors that make up a pineapple-upside down cake. Now you can have all those amazing tastes in a cupcake. And you can eat the whole thing yourself. How great is that!? Recipe >> Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes @ bettycrocker.com

This cake has quickly become a family and work favorite. It's light and refreshing!.. This is a lovely cake and one that I am proud to have made. :-) I can see why it was suggested as a good cake for a baby shower.. the frosting is soooo heavenly. I did make my frosting with real whipping cream as I don't care for cool whip whipped topping... and I didn't add any sugar just the pudding mix and the pineapple with it's juice and it was plenty sweet. I too found that the cake refrigerates well.. it's quite tasty today.. the day after the party. Mine was not dry at all, but I kept a very careful eye on it and did not rely only on the timer to know it was done. Oh and I was feeling anxious as I was putting all the pineapple and the juice into the bowl with my whipped cream til I realized that the pudding mix would absorb the juice just fine and that the recommendation to make the frosting and refrigerate it for awhile to let it set up was a very good idea. So, I did that...

Ultimate Chicken Fingers   Ingredients: 3/4 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (or 8 tenders) 2 eggs, slightly beaten Cooking spray Directions: 1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper; spray with cooking spray. 2. Stir Bisquick mix, cheese, paprika and salt in shallow baking dish. Dip chicken strips into eggs, then coat with Bisquick mixture; repeat with other pieces, dipping in eggs and Bisquick mixture two times each. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Spray chicken with cooking spray. 3. Bake 12 to14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes, until no longer pink in center.

This recipe is excellent. It is essentially the brown Mexican candy that is found in many Mexican restaurants in Texas.. Microwave Caramels Servings 12 Ingredients:     1⁄4 cup butter     1⁄2 cup white sugar     1⁄2 cup brown sugar     1⁄2 cup light Karo syrup     1⁄2 cup sweetened condensed milk Directions:     Combine all ingredients.     Cook 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes.     Stir and pour into lightly greased dish.     Let cool.     Cut, wrap in wax paper & store in air tight container.

I made this yesterday and it was DELICIOUS! My husband ate half of the cake. He got a piece and then just came coming back for more.. :D HONEY BUN COFFEE CAKE 1 box yellow cake mix 8 ounce tub sour cream 4 eggs 3/4 c. vegetable oil 1 c brown sugar 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 2 c. powdered sugar 4 Tbsp. milk 1 Tbsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 325.  Prepare 9 x 13 pan. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and sour cream.  Stir by hand until large lumps are gone.  There will still be some lumps but that's ok. Pour half the batter into the pan. Now, in a medium bowl.  Take your brown sugar and cinnamon and combine. Mix up your brown sugar and cinnamon really well. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture all over the batter in the cake pan. Don't do what I did below. Be sure to get that cinnamon mixture all the way to the edge of the pan. Now carefully spread the other half of the batter on  top. Don't be afraid, it's gonna get really uncomfortable. All the batter an...

So, I’ve made a few GF cookies before which still taste delicious… BUT OH MY GOODNESS, these cookies are the awesome. I used vanilla in lieu of walnut and just used some mini chocolate chips. I just ate two, right out the oven and I had to walk away to stop myself for eating all of them. They are so good! I can’t wait until my husband gets home (who isn’t GF) to try these. Knowing him, he will rave about these! If you are hesitant, just make these, please! You will not be disappointed Recipe >> Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies @ heartbeetkitchen.com

I just made this. I’ve been craving peach cobbler lately. I made it in an 8×8 glass dish using a gluten free boxed cake and added blackberries. Oh myyyy! Seriously good! It’s not as good as grandmas but this recipe is fan-freakin-tastic! The dream cheese was a lot more mild than u was expecting. Nice subtle addition. I added 5 mins to crust only bake and 10 mins to the total bake time. Awesome perfection. Recipe >> BEST COBBLER YOU’VE EVER HAD @ rachelschultz.com

Last weekend I made a French Toast Bake for a bridal shower brunch. I love this recipe because it is so easy , economical (most expensive ingredient was the Texas Toast at $2), & oh-so-delicious! The best part is that it is made the day before so there is no fuss on the day you consume it....perfect for a Sunday afternoon or brunch. Recipe >> French Toast Bake @ Rach's Blog

A buttery white cake that comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all day making it. Adding apples and cinnamon with brown sugar in layers makes this cake into an autumn delight. A scoop of ice cream is especially good with this cake. Apple Cinnamon White Cake makes 1 9x5-inch loaf Ingredients:     1/3 cup brown sugar     1 teaspoon ground cinnamon     2/3 cup white sugar     1/2 cup butter, softened     2 eggs     1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract     1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour     1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder     1/2 cup milk     1 apple, peeled and chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, u...

These are super easy to fix up quickly. One bowl and you don't even need a mixer. I'm a chocolate and peanut butter fiend, so naturally I am pretty obsessed with these. I called them bites in the title, but truthfully they aren't bite sized. I just liked the name better because they don't look like regular brownies (ah, the deception). My fiendish ways also mean I've tried a ridiculous number of chocolate and peanut butter recipes. So, when I say this recipe is top three in my c&pb list that is big time. Let me know what you think! And, of course, enjoy! Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Makes 1 dozen brownies Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon water 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter Directions Preheat oven to 350...

Nothing beats the comfort of a nice gooey brownie. The brownies that bring us the most comfort are of course the Blondie Brownies from Applebees! Keep your comfortable eating pants on and enjoy the deliciousness of these brownies from your own home with the Applebee’s Blondie Brownie recipe. Applebee's Blondie Brownie Recipe Ingredients: 3 /4 teaspoon of salt 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter (10 Tablespoons) 2 cups of packed golden brown sugar 3/4 cup of chocolate chips 3/4 cup of chopped pecans Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub flour and butter on a 9 x13 x 2 pan. Sift the flour into a bowl. Mix the baking soda flour, salt, baking powder, and flour. Set it aside. Melt the butter. Put the melted butter in a mixing bowl and add the sugar. (Mix well) Add the vanilla and eggs. (Mix well) Add the flour slowly while blending it. (Batter will be slightly thick.) Spread it i...